Before Using the Machine with the Access Point Mode

Setting Procedure When Using the Machine with the Access Point Mode

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Select Setup on the HOME screen.

   LCD and Operation Panel

3. Select Device settings, then press the OK button.

4. Use the button to select LAN settings, then press the OK button.

5. Use the button to select Other settings, then press the OK button.

6. Use the button to select Access point mode settings, then press the OK button.

   The screen to specify the access point name is displayed.

7. Press the OK button.

8. Enter the access point name.

   Enter the access point name when you use the machine as an access point.

9. Press the left Function button to finish entering the name.

10. Press the left Function button to finish specifying the access point name.

11. Use the button to select the security setting, then press the OK button.

    Disable

    Finishes the access point settings without specifying the security setting.

    WPA2-PSK (AES)

    Specifies the security setting applying WPA2-PSK (AES). Proceed to the next step when the screen to specify the passphrase.

12. Press the OK button.

13. Enter the passphrase.

14. Press the left Function button to finish entering the passphrase.

15. Press the left Function button to finish specifying the passphrase setting.

For details on printing or scanning with the access point mode:

Printing with the Access Point Mode

Scanning with the Access Point Mode

Restrictions on Using the Access Point Mode

When you use the machine with the access point mode, note the following.

• Up to 5 external devices (ex: smartphone) can be connected to the machine.

• While you are using the machine with the access point mode, you cannot perform the operations below.

  -Operations using the operation panel of the machine (ex: copying or scanning)

  -Operations necessary to connect the machine to the Internet

  -Changing the network settings of the machine or displaying the network settings